Prinerigone vagans
Prinerigone vagans
Alternative names
Erigone vagans
Description
Length 2 to 3mm.
Similar Species
Erigone spp.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Identification of this species "Requires examination at high magnification in good lighting, typically examination of the genitalia." Bee, L., Oxford, G., & Smith, H. (2020). Britain's Spiders: A Field Guide. Second Edition. Princeton University Press.
Habitat
Mainly in open terrain, prefers damp conditions.
When to see it
Spring-Autumn.
UK Status
Widespread in central and south east England.
VC55 Status
Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland in suitable locations.
Further Information
AJ Cann
Rutland Water NR
23 July 2021
male
AJ Cann
Rutland Water NR
23 July 2021
male
AJ Cann
Rutland Water NR
23 July 2021
palp
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